Meet the SGP Legal Team
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Rich graduated from Brigham Young University in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. In 1982, he received his law degree from Arizona State University and was admitted to the Arizona State Bar.
Rich is a former president and current member of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, a member of the American Association for Justice, and a member of the East Valley and Maricopa County Bar Associations.
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Steve received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in 1978, and his law degree from the University of Arizona in 1983.
Steve is the immediate past president of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, former president of the East Valley Bar Association, and a former chair of the East Valley Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
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Michael Skousen is a personal injury attorney with over 18 years of experience. His practice is focused on personal injury law, including motor vehicle accidents and wrongful death claims.
He received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, and his law degree from the California Western School of Law.
Mike has been admitted to the Arizona bar, as well as to the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona. He’s a current member of the East Valley and Maricopa County Bar Associations, the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice.
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For more than a decade, Jack Skousen’s practice has focused on personal injury law, including motor vehicle accidents and civil litigation claims.
He received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. Before going to the California Western School of Law, Jack moved to Washington, D.C. where he worked for Senator John McCain.
Jack is a current member of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and American Association for Justice.
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Richard Gulbrandsen’s legal practice focuses on personal injury law, including motor vehicle accidents and wrongful death claims. Rich joined Skousen, Gulbrandsen, & Patience after working for Bryan Cave LLP, where he focused his practice on commercial litigation and class actions.
Rich graduated summa cum laude from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He received his law degree from University of Virginia School of Law, where he served as an editor of the Virginia Law Review.
Rich has been admitted to the Arizona bar, as well as to the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona. Rich is also a current member of the Arizona Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice.
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Jess Gulbrandsen’s legal practice focuses on personal injury law and criminal defense, including felonies, misdemeanors, and DUIs. His personal injury practice includes motor vehicle accidents, dangerous products, and medical malpractice litigation.
He received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, and his law degree from Arizona State University.
Jess is a current member of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice.
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Mesa, Arizona 85204-4922







